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Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
A somewhat grungy neighborhood still in the early stages of gentrification, Echo Park was a favorite of Charles Bukowski’s in the 70s, and it doesn’t appear to have changed all that much since then.
The area’s current inhabitants are a melting pot of immigrant families – Latino, Chinese, Filipino – with a slow but steady influx of creative types.
The prevailing nonchalant, gritty, and authentic atmosphere of Echo Park draws east side locals and earthy hipsters to the dives, beer bars, lounges, and thriving indie scene at live music venue The Echoplex, all positioned along Sunset Boulevard.
During baseball season, the area is packed with blue-clad fans spilling over from the nearby Dodger Stadium, who swarm to Echo Park for pre- or post-game festivities.
The namesake park itself right near the 101 Freeway features a large lake where locals can rent paddle boats or take in the famous foliage during the annual Lotus Flower Festival.
What to Do in Echo Park
Reviewed by Steve S.
"If someone were to ask my which bar in all of Los Angeles were my favorite, I can assure you that The Gold Room would be very far from my lips. Howeve ..." more
1558 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Party Earth Review For those who dream of being able to drink several hundred craft beers in the comfort of their own homes, Sunset Beer Company may be the next best thing. Tucked in the corner ... more
1498 West Sunset Boulevard #3
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Reviewed by Jayson M.
"This is a review only for the lounge as I have never actually been IN the restaurant. Taix has been around for eons. Pretty sure half the waiters have ..." more
1911 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Reviewed by Nikki L.
"MY TAKE Little Joy shouldn’t even be considered a bar, let alone a cocktail lounge. The only drinks they can pour are warm PBRs, and it looks like the ..." more
1477 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Reviewed by Brett C.
"I went to 1642 Beer and Wine on for the first time Saturday night knowing nothing about it beforehand, but I will definitely be back again in the futu ..." more
1642 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Party Earth Review Known as two of the city’s prime performance venues for L.A.’s independent music scene, the connected spaces The Echo and Echoplex also feature some of the most creative ... more
The Echo: 1822 West Sunset Boulevard
Echoplex: 1154 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Reviewed by Marie C.
"My Take: So it was Cinco de Mayo. My pals and I were looking for a place to get a bite and a margarita, but were worried that due to our poor, last-mi ..." more
1449 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Party Earth Review Housed inside a refurbished hundred-year-old vaudeville theater, Mohawk Bend is a trendy Echo Park eatery with a small menu of sustainable cuisine and a massive selection of craft beer ... more
2141 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Party Earth Review A well-kept secret shared by east-side residents, El Prado is an inviting neighborhood drinking den popular with low-key hipsters, scruffy Echo Park locals, and beer geeks keen on ... more
1805 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Party Earth Review Known for its edgy, unpretentious vibe and stellar variety of DJ-spun music, The Short Stop draws an eclectic mix of hipsters, USC coeds, and biker types all with the common goal ... more
1455 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Reviewed by Nikki L.
"MY TAKE I went here on the recommendation of Jonathan Gold, LA Weekly's resident Los Angeles food expert. I don't always agree with his assessments, b ..." more
1325 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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More things to do in Echo Park:
- → Bars
- → Good for Groups
- → Music Venues
- → Stadiums
- → Wine Bars
- → Dive Bars
- → Happy Hour
- → Restaurants
Top Upcoming Events in Echo Park
May 2013
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Suuns
Concert / Indie Rock
8:30pm
The Echo and Echoplex
Suuns, Hepa-Titus
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June 2013
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Bootie LA 8-Year Anniversary Party
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Where to Go in Echo Park
- 1642 Beer and Wine Lounge / Wine Bar
- Brite Spot Bakery / Diner
- Dodger Stadium Concert Venue / Stadium
- The Doll Factory Arena
- * The Echo and Echoplex Club / Live Music Venue
- El Compadre (Echo Park) Mexican Restaurant
- * El Prado Bar / Wine Bar
- Footsie's Dive Bar
- The Gold Room Dive Bar
- Little Joy Cocktail Lounge Cocktail Bar / Dive Bar / Pool Hall
- Masa of Echo Park Pizza Place / Italian Restaurant
- * Mohawk Bend Bar / Gastropub
- Red Hill Restaurant New American Restaurant
- * The Short Stop Dive Bar
- * Sunset Beer Company Bar
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